Fisher & Paykel WH1260PG5 vs LG WXC101412MB: front load washing machines
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The Fisher & Paykel WH1260PG5 is $716 cheaper at its best current price. The LG WXC101412MB is 46 mm shallower. The Fisher & Paykel WH1260PG5 costs about $9 a year less to run at 32¢/kWh.
Prices
Fisher & Paykel WH1260PG5
| Bing Lee | $1,283 | Check price |
| The Good Guys | $1,299 | Check price |
| Appliances Online | $1,699 | Check price |
Prices checked 28 Oct 2026.
LG WXC101412MB
| LG (direct) | $1,999 | Check price |
| Bing Lee | $1,999 | Check price |
| Appliances Online | $2,265$2,399 | Check price |
Prices checked 28 Oct 2026.
Side by side
 Fisher & PaykelWH1260PG5 |  LGWXC101412MB | |
|---|---|---|
| Buying | ||
| Best price | $1,283 | $1,999 |
| Check price | Check price | |
| Size | ||
| Width | 602 mm | 650 mm |
| Depth | 661 mm | 615 mm |
| Height | 850 mm | 850 mm |
| Capacity and cycle | ||
| Capacity | 12 kg | 12 kg |
| Load type | Front | Front, washer-dryer |
| Spin speed | 1400 rpm | 1400 rpm |
| Labelled cycle | 6 h 49 m | 9 h 30 m |
| Running costs at 32¢/kWh | ||
| Energy stars | 5 ★ | 5 ★ |
| kWh a year | 275 | 304 |
| Cost a year | $88 | $97 |
| Cost per wash | about 24c | about 27c |
| Registration | ||
| Made in | China | China, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam |
| Registration no. | ACW1632 | ACW1684 |
Sources and method
Specifications are from the Australian Government's GEMS registration database (export 24 Oct 2026); dimensions and spin speeds missing from the registry come from retailer spec sheets, and the registry's figure is used where both exist. Prices are from the retailers shown, on the dates shown. Running costs apply 32¢/kWh to the registry's labelled test program, which assumes one warm wash a day; household bills vary with use and tariff.
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